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MIAMI (CBSMiami) –  The first federal vaccination site in Miami-Dade is now open and it is among the first in the nation to administer the Johnson & Johnson single dose COVID-19 vaccine. Located on Miami-Dade College‘s North Campus at 11380 NW 27th Avenue in Miami, it is one of four new federal vaccination sites statewide. READ MORE: Plantation Man Accused Of Scamming $300,000 From Elderly Residents “There’s going to be a steady stream of vaccines available at the site,” said Fermin Vazquez, interim campus president. “We are going to start with about 2,000 vaccines. We are going to kick it up to 3,000, with an addition of 1,000 in the community. In about three weeks, we should be at 5,000 vaccines we have in our supply right here at the North Campus.” The federally funded, state-run site will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. “It means a whole lot less worry about contracting the virus,” said Ceresta Smith, who waited in line on Wednesday to get her … [Read more...] about Miami-Dade College‘s North Campus Vaccination Site Opens, Begins Administering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

HUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA) — Seniors without access to transportation or the technical tools required to sign up for vaccines received their coronavirus shot on Friday as part of a partnership with a hospital and the city of Huntington Beach. “To have that partnership… we were able to do a lot of outreach and connect with these seniors who are maybe not able to get a vaccine as easy as other people,” said Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr. About 600 people 65 and older got the vaccine. It was part of an effort across the Southland and state of California to make sure the vaccine is available to every eligible person who wants it, regardless of their income or accessibility to resources. The seniors who received the vaccine on Friday came from the Oakview community, which is one of the hardest-hit areas of Orange County. As of Friday, the O.C. reported 62 additional deaths and 232 new COVID-19 cases. … [Read more...] about 600 Seniors From Hard-Hit Areas, With Limited Access To Resources Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In Huntington Beach

SINGAPORE - Mid-level nurses will have a new programme starting next year to help develop their leadership skills to take on more roles in the community care sector. The Singapore Nurse Leaders Programme (SNLP), jointly developed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Healthcare Leadership College, will focus on developing nurses to have a better understanding of the sector, which includes nursing homes, senior care centres and day rehabilitation facilities. MOH said with its strategic shifts from hospital to community, there is a need for nurse leaders to understand the perspectives of both acute and community nursing. "With this, they can take on broader leadership roles and lead care across the acute and community care sectors," MOH said in a statement. Health Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the new eight-day programme, which will be conducted over three months with about 30 participants, at the Nurses' Merit Award Presentation Ceremony on Wednesday (July 18) at Concorde Hotel. … [Read more...] about New programme to develop future nurse leaders for community care sector

When Rolleston College needed extra space for its rapidly increasing roll, the Ministry of Education hired a local construction firm that built three new classrooms in just 18 days. The new teaching areas could accommodate 100 students and were needed as enrolments at the Canterbury school had increased from 220 to 1316 in just five years. Rolleston is one of the South Island’s fastest growing towns , with the population expected to reach 18,000 by 2025. The school opened in 2017 and was now at full capacity for the first time with year 13 students. READ MORE: Government announces funding boost for South Island schools with skyrocketing rolls Canterbury teacher remembered as 'visionary educator, colleague and friend' Selwyn District Council moves forward with Rolleston Health Hub, includes birthing unit Extra facilities would be constructed but new spaces were required in the meantime. The Ministry of Education contracted Rolleston-based Concision to provide … [Read more...] about Three new classrooms built at Rolleston College in just 18 days

Kindly Share This Story: By Jacob Ajom Leading online sports betting company, Betway, has reaffirmed its commitment to local communities, with the donation of a newly-built borehole to the Ojuelegba community in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State. In a brief but impressive ceremony last Friday, Betway handed over the newly-built borehole to representatives of the Surulere Local Government. In attendance were Mobolaji Mesuoye, who represented the Surulere Local Government; Wemimo Odumosu, CDC Chairman; Ibukun Adebanjo of Lagos Lottery Board; representative of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mrs Nwaochei Genevive; Area Commander of the Federal Fire Service, Adamu Emmanuel, community leaders, among others. READ ALSO: Ghana Premier League clubs square off in the Betway cup Speaking before the formal commissioning and hand over of the borehole, Country Manager Betway, Lere Awokoya said: “When we go to a place, we always want to … [Read more...] about Betting firm donates borehole to Ojuelegba community